Frequently Asked Questions

  • Formacore is a 50-minute high intensity, low impact reformer workout that uses resistance training to target the core, upper body and lower body.

    At Formacore, we focus on slow, controlled movements that challenge your muscles in a unique and effective way. These movements emphasize muscular endurance and sustained tension, helping build strength, stability, and control that carry over into everyday life and other physical activities.

    Slow doesn't mean easy. By moving with intention and keeping muscles under tension for longer periods, your body performs more work with every second of each exercise. This increased time under tension creates a deeper muscular challenge, encouraging strength gains and muscle development while transforming familiar movements, like a lunge, into something far more demanding and effective.

  • Formacore, like our reformers, is not traditional or even modern pilates. It is pilates inspired strength training.

    There are principles that cross over such as control, mind body connection and alignment. However, we are not pilates.

  • Formacore is for everyone! We want everyone to feel welcome. The classes are made to ensure that everyone is able to do it.

  • Formacore is a boutique fitness studio and not a large franchise or chain. Formacore employs its own training and machines. Although there are many similarities, we are not Lagree nor are we solidcore.

  • Many folks ask why pilates and reformer workouts are more expensive. The answer is simple:

    Unlike gyms or other boutique fitness studios, we have a limited number of machines. The economics of these smaller class sizes mean that we need to charge more per person in order to be able to provide our services. It also means that you get more personal attention in your classes!

  • Because we only have 12 machines, we want to make sure clients are respectful of people on the waitlist and their instructors.

    Unlike other places with more availability and larger class sizes, last minute cancellations can materially affect our classes. Please make sure you cancel within the 6 hour cancellation window.

    Please reach out to team@formacorestudio.com if you believe you have an emergency that requires an exception.

  • Yes! We allow our clients to pause their memberships for up to a month. This does not apply to class packages. Please reach out to team@formacorestudio.com if you need help with this.

  • Bring comfortable workout attire, grip socks and yourself.

    Everything else is optional!

  • You can expect something new and challenging but fun!

    Check out our page here for more details about the New Student experience.